Acetic Acid, Vinegar Acid, Ethanoic Acid, Methane Carboxylic Acid, E260, 64-19-7

Acetic Acid (CH₃COOH) – Product Information

General Information

• Chemical Name: Acetic Acid (Ethanoic Acid, Vinegar Acid)

• CAS No: 64-19-7

• Molecular Weight: 60.05 g/mol

• Physical State: Colorless liquid

• Odor: Strong, vinegar-like

• Density: 1.049 g/cm³

• Melting Point: 16–17 °C

• Boiling Point: 118–119 °C

• Flash Point: 37 °C

• Solubility: Fully miscible with water

Chemical Properties

• Acidity: Weak acid, dissociates in water into CH₃COO⁻ and H⁺ ions.

• Reactivity: Reacts with bases to form salts and water (e.g., NaOH → Sodium Acetate).

• Flammability: Flammable, forms explosive mixtures with air.

• Corrosiveness: Corrosive to metals and tissues.

Synonyms

• Ethanoic Acid

• Vinegar Acid / Spirit of Vinegar

• Methanecarboxylic Acid

• Glacial Acetic Acid

• E260 (Food additive code)

• Pyroligneous Acid

• Ethylic Acid

• Acetyl Alcohol

Applications

• Food Industry: Vinegar production, pickling, acidity regulator (E260).

• Chemical Industry: Raw material for vinyl acetate, acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate, and metal acetates.

• Plastics & Fibers: Used in polyvinyl acetate, synthetic fibers, adhesives.

• Cleaning Products: Scale remover and household cleaning agent.

• Medical Field: Antimicrobial solutions, pharmaceutical production, laboratory reagent.

• Wood & Textile: Wood bleaching, impregnation, textile auxiliaries.

• Photography & Printing: Film production, inks, lacquers, rubber, perfumes, dyes.

• Agriculture: Pesticide formulations and protective solutions.